Rider lost it on a curve at 60+ mph. No front end impact, laid down on it's left side and slid several feet in the ditch filled with recently cut grass. Can't see any damage beyond handle bars bent and a small ding in the gas tank.
I'm concerned about any misalignments, engine troubles, etc.. Seems to start/run fine. No shakes or wobbles post crash when I test drove it.
2006-09-02 22:17:34 · 5 answers · asked by txczech2 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
First check for fluid leaks, leave the bike sitting in a clean dry spot for a day. Also check that the bike shifts fine and does not hang up. The reason I say this is that the bike went down on the left side therefore possibly sliding the shift assembly.
Second take a halogen light and check for marks along the lower frame. These could be indications of possible frame stress, which I however do not believe you have to worry about according to your description.
Third take the bike out and ride it, check for any wobble or vibration that is not normal. Keep it at lower speeds at first then work up to a higher speed. Listen for any noise that you can not explain. Check the alignment of forks and front tire by accelerating the letting off and apply the rear brake gently while taking your hands off the bars.
Or if you are unsure of yourself take it to the local dealer and have them check it out. They should not charge much and you will have peace of mind that an "expert" said its OK. That sometimes is worth the cost in its self.
2006-09-03 05:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to check for the frame getting out of alignment. Just hold the bike straight and see if it is misaligned. Just drive it and see if u go where the handle bar points to.
You may need to check and see if the wheels are bent. Just rotate the wheel slowly and check if the rim is a parfect circle.
Just start the engine. If it sounds smooth then thers not obvious problem. If you hear a tit-tic sound then the connecting rod bearing may be a bit loose. If you hear vibration then the engine bearings may be worn out. If you hear a shaking noise then the piston rings may be worn out.
Otherwise everything you see may be find if the bikes works alright. It seems that the crash guard and the hadle bar took the worse of the crash !
2006-09-03 05:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Bachelor boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ride it again, then. Post crash ride with not tell you how it rides now.
Here's my test.
1.Walk around, inspection, check left side pegs, bolts, chain, bottom side, pipes.
2.Inspect brakes, may have a hot spot on them, or driver quenched the front brake, causing the accident to occurr.
3.Ride test, speed of 20 mph, 300 ft., 40 mph, 1 mile., 65 mph, 3 miles constant speed.
If it passed all these tests then you can make your decision on buying it.
2006-09-03 11:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ride hands free when slowing down, See if the bike leans in any direction. If it starts and runs good now, No problems shoud be there afterwards
2006-09-03 05:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have checked it over very well. If it runs good and no wobble I'd say it's OK.
2006-09-03 05:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Billy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋